Roasted Pesto Salmon
Pesto and salmon are a great combination and as a bonus, this may be one of my easiest weeknight dinners, especially if you already have the pesto made. All you have to do is spread the pesto on the salmon and bake! It also tastes great room temperature, so it’s a great make-ahead meal. Serve with TG’s Crispy Roasted Herb Potatoes and weeknight green salad.
  • CourseMain Course
Servings Prep Time
4People 10Minutes
Cook Time
20Minutes
Servings Prep Time
4People 10Minutes
Cook Time
20Minutes
Ingredients
  • 1Side salmon
  • 2Cups Basil leaves
  • 1/2Cup Pine nuts
  • 2Cloves Garlicor 4 if they are small
  • 1/2Cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2Cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place basil, pine nuts and garlic in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. You may need to stop to scrape down the sides.
  2. Using the feeder tube, while the processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture forms a thick paste.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400.
  5. Wash the salmon and dry it well.
  6. Place on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet.
  7. Spread (about 1 cup) pesto on top of the salmon.
  8. Place the pesto coated salmon in the oven and cook until the pesto is beginning to just brown and the fish is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish.